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Veterinary Open House Scheduled for April 18

 

KNOXVILLE The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine will hold its 30th annual open house Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The free event will take place on the UT agricultural campus, located on Neyland Drive.            

 

 

For the first time, the colleges open house will include the Hills Pet Fit booth which helps educate people about obesity issues in the pet population. People will learn about the human equivalency comparisons for treats and weight in pets and how to tell if their pets are overweight.

 

Children are encouraged to bring their injured stuffed animals to the Teddy Bear Clinic for veterinary students to bandage. Guests will learn about dog bite prevention and tour exhibits featuring small animal medicine, large animal medicine, community organizations, and pet rescue centers. Parades of breeds featuring dogs and horses are scheduled throughout the day. Guests can also enjoy learning about various cat breeds and farm animals.

 

No registration is necessary. People are asked not to bring their pets

 

The events will take place in the veterinary teaching hospital and Hollingsworth Auditorium.

           

The veterinary open house is held each year to better acquaint the public with veterinary medicine and services provided at the College of Veterinary Medicine, which was established in 1974. Email, call (865) 974-7377, or visit www.vet.utk.edu/openhouse for additional information.

 

 

 

Posted: 04-08-09 Viewed: 1621 times